Libraries and alignment with the declaration of the second step of the Islamic revolution

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Professor, Knowledge and Information Science, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

2 Assistant professor, Knowledge and Information Science, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

3 Master's student of information science and epistemology, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the current research is to explain the position and role of libraries in alignment with the statement of the second step of the Islamic Revolution.
Method: In terms of design, this research is qualitative and discourse analysis type, and it was done with thematic analysis method. In the current study, the scope of research is the text of the statement of the second step of the revolution. In order to verify the validity of the research data, concepts such as believability, defensible and trustworthiness were used.
Findings: The alignment of the library with the statement of the second step of the Islamic Revolution means the alignment of libraries and library services with the principles and goals of the said statement. The main principles of the declaration of the second step of the Islamic revolution include Islamic and revolutionary values, commitment to social capital, promotion of scientific and cultural excellence, realization of national independence, preservation and strengthening of Islamic morality. For this reason, libraries can comply with these principles in providing services and their management process. The alignment of the library with the declaration of the second step of the Islamic Revolution means the promotion of Islamic culture, the dissemination of scientific and informational achievements with a focus on religious and revolutionary values, the promotion of scientific research in accordance with the needs of the country, the protection of human rights and the promotion of Islamic ethics. Therefore, libraries should observe moral and Islamic principles in their services to the people and provide scientific and informational resources and try to help achieve the goals of the statement of the second step of the Islamic Revolution.

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